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Bradshaw Primary School

Calderdale, HX2 9PFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#4,764
of 13,686 nationally

About Bradshaw Primary School

Bradshaw Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 69%. That figure is ten percentage points above the Calderdale local authority average of 59%, placing the school 24th out of 73 primary schools in the area and in the top 50% nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 69 reflects solid, consistent performance across the core subjects.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIngham Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 9PF
HeadteacherJulia Baker
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils324
Free School Meals (FSM)11.7%
School Capacity324 / 347 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubGardeningChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bradshaw Primary School

Bradshaw Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.